King Honors WA Emergency Services Leaders
Six Western Australian fire and emergency services personnel have been recognised on the King’s Birthday Honours List today for their outstanding service and commitment to their roles.
Medal recipients include three volunteer firefighters, a State Emergency Service and Marine Rescue volunteer and a Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) Superintendent and Assistant Commissioner, each with their own story of unwavering dedication to public safety.
The Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) and Emergency Services Medal (ESM) are among the highest honours for emergency services personnel and recognise those who continuously serve others and make a difference in their community.
Only a limited number of medals are awarded each year. The full list of recipients can be found at https://www.gg.gov.au/australian-honours-and-awards/australian-honours-lists
Australian Fire Service Medal recipients:
Emergency Services Medal recipient:
As stated by Emergency Services Minister Paul Papalia:
“I congratulate these six incredible emergency services personnel for their ongoing dedication and commitment to prioritising the safety of their fellow Western Australians.
“They’ve been on the frontline of challenging incidents and also driven the development of innovative strategies that improve emergency service capabilities to make our communities safer.
“I am proud to see these prestigious honoursawarded to each of these worthy recipients and thank them on behalf of the State Government for giving close to a combined 200 years of service to the people of Western Australia.”
https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media-statements/Cook Labor Government/King-honours-extraordinary-WA-emergency-services-leaders-20250609